Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Average rent in
Philadelphia, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Philadelphia, PA rent slipped 5.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,600/month. Renters today are paying $181 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Philadelphia sits 16.9% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, with 4,590 total rentals offering a broad range of options for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Philadelphia run around $1,200/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,450/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,700/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,400/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,850/month while apartments sit at $1,528/month, reflecting distinct price tiers by property type.
Neighborhood spotlight
Gladwyne rents fell 84.6% year over year to $3,500/month across 16 rentals, and Merion Station dropped 51.6% to $1,695/month. These declines contrast with the citywide 5.6% slip and show localized market shifts.
Median rent
Median rent in Philadelphia
$1,600/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Philadelphia is $1,600 per month as of August 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $325 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Philadelphia
4,590
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Philadelphia rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Philadelphia, PA
Average rent prices in Philadelphia have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Philadelphia, PA
Rent prices in Philadelphia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Philadelphia is $1,528, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia run $1,425 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,690.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,200 | No Change | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,450 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,700 | No Change | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $1,900 | 2% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 7% | 16% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bella Vista Southwark | $1,848 | |
Center City East | $1,995 | |
Fairmount Art Museum | $1,950 | |
Fishtown | $1,885 | |
Kensington | $1,695 | |
Logan Square | $2,595 | |
North Philadelphia East | $1,695 | |
North Philadelphia West | $1,500 | |
Point Breeze | $1,700 | |
Spruce Hill | $1,060 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,528 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 |  1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,850 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,030 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
16%
North Philadelphia West
Average rent
$1,500
North Philadelphia East
Average rent
$1,695
Fishtown
Average rent
$1,885
Center City East
Average rent
$1,995
Spruce Hill
Average rent
$1,060
Kensington
Average rent
$1,695
Fairmount Art Museum
Average rent
$1,950
Point Breeze
Average rent
$1,700
Logan Square
Average rent
$2,595
Bella Vista Southwark
Average rent
$1,848
Apartments
Average rent
$1,528
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,030
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Philadelphia, PA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Philadelphia, PA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Philadelphia and Ardmore by all bedroom counts and property types.
Philadelphia
17%lower than the national median
25%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Philadelphia, PA is 33% lower than the median rent in Ardmore, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,398
1%$1,550
14%$1,600
4%$2,454
6%$1,987
4%$2,333
4%$1,700
10%$2,600
29%$1,800
9%$1,695
$1,389
8%$1,700
10%Cost of living in Philadelphia, PA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 8% higher |
| Groceries | 5% higher |
| Health | 3% higher |
| Housing | 8% higher |
| Transportation | 3% higher |
| Utilities | 9% higher |
Discover rentals in Philadelphia, PA
5d+ ago
Carroll Park apartment for rent in Philadelphia
5519 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Studio
0 baths
$400
Apartment for rent
2d ago
616 N 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
1 bed
0 baths
$475
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North Philadelphia East townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
2237 N 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133
1 bed
2.5 baths
$490
House for rent
Available Jan 13
3d ago
North Philadelphia East condo for rent in Philadelphia
2329 N Park Ave #C5, Philadelphia, PA 19132
1 bed
1 bath
$500
Condo for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Fitler Square townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
209 S 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
4 beds
5 baths
$24,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Center City West townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
111 S 24th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
4 beds
5 baths
$23,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Center City West townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
110 S Bonsall St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
4 beds
5 baths
$23,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Bella Vista - Southwark house for rent in Philadelphia
1001 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
3 beds
3.5 baths
$15,995
House for rent
12h ago
Verified
4900 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,700–$2,600
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
241 S 49th St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,525–$2,100
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 25
2d ago
Verified
4021 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$2,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
800 North 48th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139
3–5 beds
2 baths
$1,980–$2,780
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 2
11h ago
Verified
902 Valley Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19027
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$1,820
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
101 Summit Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19004
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,879–$2,295
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 12
12h ago
Verified
7949 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$1,627
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4601 Flat Rock Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19127
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,405–$3,501
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 12
2d ago
Verified
4021 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$2,550
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
7949 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$1,627
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
902 Valley Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19027
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$1,820
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4601 Flat Rock Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19127
2 beds
2 baths
$2,444–$2,690
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 12
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Frequently asked questions for Philadelphia, PA
Quick answers to common questions about the Philadelphia rental market.
How much is rent in Philadelphia?
The average rent in Philadelphia is $1,600 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Philadelphia?
Average rent prices in Philadelphia have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Philadelphia rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Philadelphia is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $325 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Philadelphia?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Philadelphia are Spruce Hill ($1,060/mo), North Philadelphia West ($1,500/mo), and North Philadelphia East ($1,695/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Philadelphia?
To comfortably afford rent in Philadelphia, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Philadelphia?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia average around $1,490/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,760/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).
For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.
Philadelphia Metro Report
The Zumper Philadelphia Metro Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to identify the most and least expensive cities and cities experiencing the fastest rent growth. The Pennsylvania one bedroom median rent was $1,234 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Princeton ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $2,970.
- Atlantic City was the second priciest with rent at $1,890.
- West Chester placed third with rent at $1,780.
The Least Expensive
- Pottstown was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,220.
- Allentown ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $1,250.
- Philadelphia placed third with rent at $1,450.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Bethlehem had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 6.3%.
- Philadelphia saw rent drop 3.3%, making it second.
- Allentown placed third with rent decreasing 1.6%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Pottstown experienced the largest monthly rent price decline, falling 3.9%.
- Philadelphia placed second with rent decreasing 1.4%.
- Bethlehem placed third with rent dropping 0.7%.
About
The Zumper Philadelphia Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
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Crystal ChenCrystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.